Fort Worth, TX
Best Museums (Attractions & Activities)
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Amon Carter Museum |
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3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth 76107 • 817-738-1933
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CULTURAL DISTRICT. This museum was built in 1961 to house Fort Worth publisher Amon Carter's collection of Western art. Today, the holdings have increased greatly, and the striking museum (designed by Philip Johnson) houses masterworks by American painters, along with sculpture and graphic arts from the 19th and 20th centuries. Winslow Homer and Georgia O'Keeffe are represented at the facility, which is considered one of the nation's foremost repositories of American photography as well. Works by Ansel Adams and Laura Gilpin can be found, along with a terrific permanent collection of paintings and bronze statues by Frederick Remington. Traveling exhibitions and public programs may have fees. |
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Fire Station No. 1 Museum |
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2nd and Commerce St City Center complex, Fort Worth • 888-255-9300
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DOWNTOWN. Dating from 1907, this structure housed one of Fort Worth's early fire stations and was also the site of an early city hall. Visitors can direct themselves through the range of exhibits and trace Fort Worth's history back 150 years. Displays on Fort Worth's terrain, local history, and the industries that built the city are available for browsing, and folks can also gaze at authentic memorabilia from the past, inspect a scale model of the town, and even learn about the Native Americans who first populated the area. |
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User Rating: 6.5
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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History |
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1501 Montgomery St, Fort Worth 76107 • 888-255-9300
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CULTURAL DISTRICT. Instructional and fun, this museum features a wealth of exhibits, not to mention Noble Planetarium and the 80-foot IMAX Omni Theater. Permanent exhibits include "DinoDig" (complete with models of giant reptiles and a chance to excavate their bones)and "Hands On Science," which gives children the opportunity to experience and manipulate the natural world first-hand. Other exhibits allow exploration on such subjects as medicine, computers, weather, and gravity. Traveling exhibits supplement the already-impressive displays, and if you want to continue the learning at home, check out the great museum store for educational gifts. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth |
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3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth 76107 • 817-654-1034
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CULTURAL DISTRICT. This spectacular museum was built in 1972 and designed by Louis Kahn. Art enthusiasts and architects alike view the museum as one of the world's finest. Permanent collections represent world art history from pre-Columbian artifacts to 20th-century European paintings. Asian, African and Oceanic art can also be viewed, along with works by Titian, Rembrandt, Cezanne, Picasso and Matisse. Tours, lectures and workshops are offered regularly. A gift shop is also available if you're looking for great souvenirs. |
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Log Cabin Village |
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2100 Log Cabin Village Ln, Fort Worth 76109 • 817-392-5881
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Set in Forest Park, this village is comprised of a cluster of 19th century pioneer cabins. Visitors to the site can see original furnishings of pioneer families and learn how settlers lived on Texas's early homesteads. Guides offer demonstrations of nail-making, candle-making, butter-making, and weaving. Visitors can also tour an early schoolhouse, a blacksmith's forge, a grist mill, and an herb garden. A gift shop is located on the premises. Located in the University area across from the Fort Worth Zoo. |
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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth |
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3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth 76107 • 817-738-9215
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CULTURAL DISTRICT. Recognized as the oldest art museum in Texas, this prestigious facility houses a fabulous collection of post-World War II art. American and international artists are well represented in the museum's holdings, which number in excess of 2500 works. Prominent figures whose art you'll see include Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Gilbert & George, Joseph Cornell and Cindy Sherman. In late 2002, the museum moved to its current space, a light-filled structure designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. A wonderful cafe and gift shop provide additional sensory delights. |
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National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame |
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1720 Gendy St, Fort Worth 76107 • 817-336-4475
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DOWNTOWN. This museum pays homage to women who exemplify the spirit of the American West by virtue of their fortitude and determination. Memorabilia and displays on more than 400 notable women can be found, along with the Cowgirl Hall of Fame, whose exhibits honor pioneers, entrepreneurs, teachers, artists, and more. Completed in 2002, the museum features a beautiful rotunda, a theater, library, and gift shop. |
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Rangers Ballpark |
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1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington 76011 • 805-273-5098
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ARLINGTON. Home to the Texas Rangers baseball team, this park opened in 1994. Incorporating elements from great venues like Wrigley Field, Ebbets Field, and Tiger Stadium, the Ballpark also boasts scenes of Texas landmarks on its exterior and a real grass playing field. Sharing the premises are a baseball museum, a children's learning center, and an office building that also houses retail shops. Adjacent to the park are lakes, trails, restaurants, and other attractions. |
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Sid Richardson Museum |
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309 Main St Sundance Square, Fort Worth 76102 • 888-332-6554
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DOWNTOWN. Sid Williams Richardson, a wealthy Texas oilman, built this collection from his own personal love of Western art. The museum, which opened in 1982, houses significant paintings by notable talents Frederick Remington and Charles Russell. Dramatic, active subject matter is common to many of the works, echoing the physicality and passion the West is known for. Beautifully detailed leather saddles and a scattering of bronze figurines can be viewed as well. Behind the museum's red-granite facade also lie an education resource center and an intriguing museum store. |
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Stockyards Museum |
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131 E Exchange Ave Livestock Exchange Building, Fort Worth 76106-8212 • 817-625-5082
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This museum exhibits a variety of items tied to the early days of Fort Worth, including domestic goods, Indian artifacts, and western memorabilia. In the city's developmental period, cattle were big business, and Fort Worth's stockyards were known around the world. As a result, the museum also chronicles the meat-packing industry as a main player in the growth of Fort Worth. A gift shop is available. |
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